STRIVE WorldWIDE

Internet Safety

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the importance of and create strong passwords

Differentiate between public and private information

Define safe and responsible use of social networking and technology.

Identify common internet based scams and explain how to avoid them

Apply “damage control” techniques to repair minor mistakes.

Describe the impact of screen time on health and time management

Recognize and respond appropriately to cyber bullying

Recognize dangers of meeting online friends in real life and explain how to meet in the safest manner possible

The internet is a wild and wonderful place, and it can also be scary if we're not cautious! In this course you and your peers will learn how to keep you and your information safe while surfing the web, using social media and even shopping online. We'll practice recognizing scams, building strong passwords, and setting strong security preferences. We'll even discuss damage control- how to undo small mistakes when we can.